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A village that defies rural exodus

Oct 28, 2025 2 mins read
A village that defies rural exodus

Unlike some parts of the country witnessing goongtong (empty or abandoned rural households), Laya in Gasa is bucking the trend with a consistent annual increase in household numbers. The gewog currently has 313 households.

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